Data & AI Consultant

Accenture Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Australia seeks Applied AI/ML Consultants to develop innovative AI solutions for Defence and enterprise clients in Canberra. You will build and deploy models on cloud infrastructure, applying statistics to solve business problems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will design ML pipelines, ensure AI ethics are embedded in designs, and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders while staying current with new AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Expert or highly proficient in quantitative analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Python for ML and data science.
• Experience with cloud agentic development platforms, particularly Azure Foundry and Copilot Studio.
• Deep understanding of statistical methods and ML algorithms.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI practices, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/ML solutions on cloud infrastructure.
• Apply statistics and ML to solve business problems.
• Design ML pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Embed AI ethics and compliance in solution design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities.
• Explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and best practices.

Skills

Python for ML

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Problem-solving

AI ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Azure Foundry

Copilot Studio

Job description

About the Role We are seeking Applied AI/ML Consultants to develop innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology, building solutions that transform how Defence and enterprise organisations operate and deliver value.

What You'll Do

• Develop solutions utilizing industry-standard AI/ML models on cloud infrastructure
• Apply in-depth knowledge of statistics and machine learning to solve complex business problems
• Design and implement machine learning pipelines and model deployment workflows
• Ensure AI ethics and compliance considerations are embedded in solution design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into broader solutions
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and best practices

What You'll Bring

• Expert or highly proficient quantitative analysis skills (background in Actuarial Science, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, or similar quantitative fields)
• Strong proficiency in Python for machine learning and data science
• Experience with cloud agentic development platforms, particularly Azure Foundry and Copilot Studio
• Deep understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms
• Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI practices, and compliance requirements Wide range of STEM backgrounds that leverage or utilize data are valued
• Strong problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain AI concepts to diverse audiences
• Tertiary qualifications in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, etc.)

NV1 security clearance required